Senior Advisor, Educational Initiatives

Job no:520478
Work type:Full Time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Teaching support and design

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Digital Development and Enhancement Team at UWA collaborates with academics to design and develop high-quality digital learning experiences, ensuring effective use of the Learning Management System (LMS) and innovative digital tools. They produce engaging multimedia content, uphold accessibility and quality standards, and provide training to enhance digital teaching capabilities. By leveraging learning analytics, feedback, and emerging trends, the team continuously improves online and digitally enhanced learning offerings, driving the University’s digital learning and teaching agenda.

About the opportunity

• You will work to develop and nurture learning and teaching initiatives through to adoption across the University.
• You will connect to and with schools to facilitate the development and recognition of educational practice and the adoption of new education practices and technologies to support them.
• You will facilitate the delivery of a consistent and modern learning experience to students.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Extensive experience in educational design in higher education.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary pedagogical theories and practices in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to apply pedagogical theory, contemporary best practice and practical experience to analyse complex teaching and learning problems and develop appropriate, effective and innovative learning solutions.
• Experience establishing and facilitating professional development frameworks, processes and programs in education.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Alyce-Maree McGillivray alyce-maree.mcgillivray@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday 22nd July 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have questions, contact the person listed in the ad or email people@uwa.edu.au with the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised:15 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:22 Jul 2025 W. Australia Standard Time